ACCOUNTANT (Kuwait) Kuwait City

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Previous experience in the hotel or hospitality industry and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hotel accounting systems are preferred.

Job Summary

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with hotel
policies and established accounting procedures.
* Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and other accounting
transactions.
* Perform monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations and
investigate any discrepancies.
* Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure required
schedules are completed on time.
* Review financial transactions to ensure accuracy, appropriate authorization,
and supporting documentation.
* Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, management reports, and
supporting schedules.
* Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions and follow up
on outstanding balances as required.
* Reconcile bank accounts, credit card transactions, cash accounts, and other
relevant accounts.
* Support the review and reconciliation of hotel revenues against operational
and financial system records.
* Assist with payroll-related accounting entries, reconciliations, provisions,
and supporting schedules where applicable.
* Maintain proper records of prepaid expenses, accruals, deposits, fixed
assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
* Assist in monitoring departmental expenses against budget and highlight
significant variances.
* Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial
reviews.
* Verify invoices, payment requests, purchase-related documentation, and
supporting records in accordance with the hotel’s approval procedures.
* Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, Cost Control, Front Office, F&B, HR,
and other departments to resolve financial discrepancies.
* Ensure appropriate filing and safekeeping of financial documents and
accounting records.
* Assist with internal and external audits by preparing requested documents,
schedules, reconciliations, and supporting information.
* Ensure compliance with the hotel’s internal controls, financial policies, and
applicable local laws and regulations.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll, financial, commercial, and
employee-related information.
* Identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, or unusual transactions and
promptly report them to the Finance Manager/Financial Controller.
* Support improvements in accounting processes, financial controls, reporting
accuracy, and operational efficiency.
* Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned by the Finance
Manager, Financial Controller, or Director of Finance & Business Support.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
* Previous accounting or finance experience, preferably within the hotel or
hospitality industry.
* Good understanding of general accounting principles, reconciliations,
financial controls, and month-end closing procedures.
* Knowledge of hotel accounting systems and financial processes is an
advantage.
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Experience with hotel systems such as Opera, SunSystems, Materials Control,
or similar systems is an advantage.
* Good command of written and spoken English.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive and inclusive
work environment, learning and development opportunities, career growth,
colleague recognition programs, duty meals, and other applicable benefits
designed to support your professional growth and overall colleague experience.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re
here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel
welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world.
Want to be part of the journey?

Responsibilities

The Accountant maintains accurate financial records, processes transactions, and performs reconciliations to ensure compliance with hotel policies. They also assist with month-end closing, budget preparation, and coordination with various departments to resolve financial discrepancies.

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